Overview

Hope has edited the work of 550+ authors, and is an author herself, specializing in developmental edits. She has edited for several traditional publishers and prioritizes preserving the author's voice.

As someone who has worked all sides of the desk, she promises to handle all edits with grace. She has a soft spot for young adult (YA), middle grade (MG), romance, fantasy, Christian fiction, and inspirational nonfiction.

But she's honestly open to any genre! She can handle most content, but it never hurts to let her know about any content warnings in your stories. She's just interested in telling good stories.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Editorial Assessment

Proofreading

Fiction

Christian Fiction Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Fantasy Middle Grade Young Adult

Non-Fiction

Christian Non-Fiction Inspirational

Languages

English (US)

Certifications

University-Level Editing Course
CMoS Editing Training
AP Style Editing Training
Proofreading Course through Taylor University
Copy Editing Course through Taylor University
Developmental Editing Course through Taylor University
Fine-Tuning Your Fiction through Serious Writer
50 Ways to Fix Stilted Dialogue Course through Serious Writer
Deepen Your Story with Deep POV from Serious Writer
Children's Writing 101 through Serious Writer
Pitch Perfect Querying Class through Serious Writer
Write Convincing Nonfiction Course through Serious Writer

Work experience

Managing Editor

End Game Press

Nov, 2021 — Oct, 2024 (almost 3 years)

Edits 30-40+ books each year, in genres of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s. Performs both developmental and copy edits on all books for publication.

Editor

LifeStone Ministries

Oct, 2024 — Sep, 2025 (10 months)

I edit curriculum for children ages 3-18. I am also in the process of developing paperbacks for the company for all genres from fiction to children's to nonfiction.

Developmental and Copy Editor

Xulon Press

Feb, 2024 — Jan, 2026 (almost 2 years)

Provides edits to clients in a variety of genres. Ghostwrites some copy to ensure proper style, flow, and adherence to genre tropes.

Literary Agent

CYLE

May, 2018 — Mar, 2021 (almost 3 years)

Edited the work of 100 clients as an agent’s assistant and landed 70 book contracts for clients.

Freelance Editor

Self-employed

May, 2018 — Present

Provides dev. and copy edits to hundreds of books, including for several traditional publishers.

Pub Board Manager

Iron Stream Media

Feb, 2018 — Jun, 2019 (over 1 year)

Managed pub board team, evaluating manuscripts on a monthly basis for publication.

Portfolio

Upside Down Dreams

Michelle "MACE" Curran

End Game Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing

Made with Reedsy

When Secrets Come Calling: A Second Chance Southern Romantic Suspense

Ferguson, Felicia

Salt & Light Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

My Name is Nkechukwuọma

Gloria

Yorshi Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

First Date

Lacy, Evan

Copy Editing Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

Hexblood

Livingstone, Kiernan A

Copy Editing Proofreading

Brynn & Amir and the Magic Map

Anna Cook

Developmental Editing

Jessie's Hope

Hallmark, Jennifer

Developmental Editing

The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make: A Biblical Guide for Navigating Family Life on Your Own

Pam Farrel

Developmental Editing

Tempest: The Veil Chronicles, Book One

Campbell, CJ

Developmental Editing

After the Flowers Die

Renee Leonard Kennedy

Copy Editing

Influencer: A Teen Girl's Invitation to a Life of Purpose-Driven Impact

Tessa Emily Hall

Developmental Editing

Uncrushed

Marshall, Beth

Developmental Editing

Unbetrothed

Pedraza Yamnitz, Candice

Developmental Editing

Fade to White

Ross, Tara K.

Developmental Editing

Legend of the Storm Sneezer (The Stormwatch Diaries)

Sfirlea, Kristiana

Developmental Editing

Daily Strength for Men: A 365-Day Devotional (Faux Leather) – Inspirational Words of Wisdom for Men Who Seek to Draw Strength from God’s Word, Great Gift for Men, Father’s Day, Birthdays, and More

Bolinger, Chris

Copy Editing

Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of Michigan Wolverines

Young, Cyle

Copy Editing

The Secret of Chimneys

Alice H. Murray

Developmental Editing

The Sadeiest

Spencer, Austrian

Developmental Editing

Discipling World Changers: Raising Up a Generation that Changes the World Instead of the World Changing Them

Melissa J. MacDonald

Developmental Editing

The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor For The Holidays

Michelle Medlock Adams

Developmental Editing

Wraithwood (The Wraithwood Trilogy)

Roat, Alyssa

Developmental Editing

Hope has 72 reviews

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Jared M.

Jul, 2026

Pinned

It's far too fitting that her name is Hope, because that's what she gave my book. From the moment she first responded, she showed sincere interest in me and my work. Hope made more than a thousand comments, and they all felt encouraging (even the ones that said "Cut this. It's redundant"). She al...

Reply from Hope B.

I admire this book so much. The experimentation is so novel, and done so well. I love the intentionality behind everything in this story. Thank you so much for your review! It gives me hope, too, a...

Michael R.

Apr, 2026

Pinned

I love Hope! Hope was originally referred to me by a friend, and she's been a godsend to me and my novel. Hope found over 15K editing mistakes and had 100's of amazing Comments. At points Hope remembered story facts from 20 chapters earlier that I had forgotten. Hope's suggestions were amazin...

Reply from Hope B.

This book was so much fun!!! It was a delight to edit, and I loved the world you built.

Salmaun A.

Jun, 2024

Pinned

Hope is all that and a bag of chips! The first editor I've ever worked with, and I HOPE to work w/ for decades ;) Hope was prompt w/ her work, met my timelines, and gave such thoughtful feedback. Having someone as seasoned as Hope is in the writing business validate me as a novelist has done won...

Reply from Hope B.

This book was INCREDIBLE! I found myself going way past work hours to read this, because it was THAT GOOD. I'm so excited to watch this book's journey, and you were such a wonderful author to work ...

Roxanne W.

Jul, 2026

Hope is a brilliant copy editor. She was incredibly thorough in her edits, kept me updated throughout the project and even delivered ahead of schedule. She went above and beyond by offering thoughtful content suggestions. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again and highly recommend her to anyo...

Reply from Hope B.

I loved this book! You write this genre so well, and what a beautiful message! It was an honor to be on this.

Amy R.

Jun, 2026

I appreciated the thorough and timely feedback! I do think I can keep the side stories in and leave it for an older age range though, if I just change the point of view. So the advice about POV was the most helpful!

Reply from Hope B.

It was wonderful to edit this!! And I agree, I love all those stories. What a beautiful book!

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Hope Bolinger – Editor

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Hope Bolinger – Editor

Overview

Services

Fiction

Non-Fiction

Languages

Certifications

Work experience

Portfolio

Hope has 72 reviews

Jared M.

Michael R.

Salmaun A.

Roxanne W.

Amy R.

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